John 8:40
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
Jesus is talking to the Jewish leaders who are trying to kill him because he tells them the truth from God. Jesus contrasts this with Abraham, who would not have done such a thing.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine your friend telling you something important and true, but instead of thanking them, you want to hurt them. That's what some people were doing to Jesus. He says that his great-great-grandpa Abraham wouldn’t do that, because he was kinder.
歴史的背景
John wrote this Gospel around AD 90-100 for the early Christian community, setting it in Jerusalem during Passover. The audience is a mix of Jewish and Gentile Christians who need to understand Jesus' identity and mission.
今日への適用
In today's world, we might encounter people who reject truth or advice meant for their good. Just like Jesus was misunderstood by some Jews, we can face misunderstanding when sharing helpful truths with others.